Bile duct strictures

Bile Duct Strictures

Bile Duct Strictures: Everything You Need to Know at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

What Are Bile Duct Strictures?

Bile duct strictures are a narrowing or blockage of the bile duct, which is a tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine. Bile duct strictures can cause a variety of symptoms, including:

• Abdominal or back pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
• Dark-coloured stools
• Pale-coloured urine

Causes

There are many causes of bile duct strictures, including:

• Gallstones
• Tumours of the bile duct, liver or pancreas
• Cholangitis (inflammation of the bile duct)
• Congenital bile duct stricture
• Scarring from previous surgery
• Benign or malignant tumours in the bile duct

Diagnosis

Bile duct strictures can be diagnosed using a range of tests, including:

• Blood tests
• Imaging tests, such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Biliary endoscopy, a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera is inserted into the bile duct

Treamtment

Treatment depends on the cause of the blockage. Treatment options at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) include:

• Removal of gallstones
• Tumour resection
• Surgery to dilate the bile duct
• Bile duct stents
• Bilioenteric bypass

Prognosis

Prognosis depends on the cause and severity of the blockage. In general, the outlook is good for people treated for strictures caused by gallstones or inflammation. However, the prognosis may be less favourable for those with strictures caused by tumours or congenital bile duct narrowing.

Why Choose SSMC?

SSMC provides distinguished care for patients with bile duct strictures. Our team of highly experienced, highly skilled gastroenterology specialists uses the latest technologies to diagnose and treat bile duct strictures. We are committed to providing personalised care for every patient and work together to develop a treatment plan that meets individual needs.

Contact Us

If you are experiencing symptoms of a bile duct strictures, it is important to see a doctor promptly. The surgeons at SSMC can help you receive the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

For more information, please call SSMC on 800 7762 or schedule an appointment here.